PERDEV - QZ2 Flashcards
refers to the developmental transition from childhood to adulthood
adolescence
characteristics of adolescence (5)
- biological growth and development
- undefined status
- increased decision making
- increased pressure
- search for self
onset of adolescence marked by beginning of puberty
biological growth and development
unclear social expectations
undefined status
your own decision to make
increased decision making
parents, friends, teacher, all pressure adolescents to behave in particular way
increased pressure
ability to establish personal norms and priorities are important
search for self
is learning the rights, obligations, and expectations of role to prepare for assuming that role in the future
anticipatory socialization
systematically considers biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness and health care delivery.
biopsychosocial approach
development of physiological structure; chemical processes
biological
biological factors
- obesity
- violence; physical or sexual abuse
a person’s characteristics including how they think, feel or behave
psychological
psychological factors
- emotional termoil
- distorted thoughts
- troubled relationship
- low self-esteem
- academic problems
relating to society or its organization; interaction with other people
social
social factors
- economic
- technological
- religious aspects
- poverty
